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The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28
B. r. S.

The regular monthly meeting of the Bot
tineau Temperance Society, was held on
Tuesday evening at the school house. Un-
der the new order Of things the business
Laid out by the society bids fair to become
quite important. :.r...~. ..... .
Several committees were appointed, prom
inent among them being one for the pur-
pose Of drafting a memorial to be prese nted
to the County Commissioners asking them
to define their position on the liquor busi-
ness @ II 5 :.S ". +.
To license or not to license, that is the
question for MIS- G. j. Coulthard and Messrs
j. B. Sinclair and John Finlayson to urge
upon the immediate attention Of the Com
missionsrs.
A dOsultory discussion upon the duties
Of the society and the best methods I'd be
employed for the exercise Of its influence
was then entered into by Nessrs. J. B. Sin
clair, A. ]. Carver, Robert Brander, G. j..
Coulthard, F. W. Cathro, Alex McBain and
the President, after which Nr. H. W. Heath
cote favored the meeting with the reading
Of q very interesting statistical, statement
on the subject Of the money consumed in
alcoholic stimulants entitled "The Way We
Waste" by Dr.. !. g. Holland.
After . vigorous recitation entitled the
Spanish armada BY kr. Joseph Scott, the
meeting Wss closed il peace and harmony.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Under the decision Of the Secretary Ct
the Interior relative to surveys, the follow
ing are the townships to be surveyed: Towns
l5e and leo range "A and Is. These take
in the two south of Lordsburg, and the two
south of Bottineau including Willow City.
Town 1872 range "a, the French settlement
north of Tarsus church and town 1853 lange
Is in the mountains directly north Of Bot
tineau, six in all. ILL p
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

The meroiless cyclone is getting in its
ieadly work in Ohio this time; a million
dollars worth of property being destroyed
1t St. Clairsville, Martins Ferry and other
points. Though no ons, was killed out
right, several were fatally injured. How
fortunate we live in Dakota. !,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Mr.. Nixon accompanied by Mr.. W. S.
Pierce, agent of John Elliott & Sons, OF Man
itou, Manitoba, looking over the country,
took trip to 'Minot, Monday. :
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

The Hon. Mr.. Woodwork was IN Botti-
neau last week, making arrangements with
the U. S. Collector of Customs to assist en-
igration from Manitoba 80
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Messrs. VIM. Armstrong of Sheboygan
Mich, and j. M. Chisholm from Hamilton,
PePbina county, took in the situation last
week and have caught on to VIM. and Arch
ibald Murray's claims northwest Of town.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28
= LOCAL ITEMS.
" THOUGHT BLOSSOMS.

What They Are All After.
The lawyer with his case. .. :. III
The horseman with his race, ~
The artist with his art,
The actonwith his part, ~
The traveller with his tours,
The doctor with his cures
All yell Unto the press:
"oh, boom I'D to successl
If only BY hint
just rush us. into print"
Yhe ladies would not care :.
Their gorgeous robes to wear.
The clergyman would spare :,
Much Of his brilliant prayer, =
The charitable soul
Would modify bis dole, r.
The heroes Of base ball +"
Would hardly work at all, /.
The "sluggers" grim and glum
Would sluggards soon become.
Fen might opr brave police. ~@
Their efforts slightly cease
Fl all they DO and say
Wer'n't printed every day!. i
i, - 90 -. N. Y. World.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28
A Dakota Farmers Home

A Dakota Farmers Home
Isnot 'completeiuntfl he subscribes for
his home farm paper, the Dakota Farmer,
published for only sl:oo per year by WIZ.
T. Bushnell, Huron, Dakota. 1t id the off,
cial organ of nearly all the important agl.
organizations in the, Territory, and Is worth
many times the subscription price asked
for it, t..!...> 49, y
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Our friends at Willow City ought to fee
happy now that they are going to get sur
veys and they should certainly cease sling.
ing mud, or rather stones, at Bottineau. a
gentleman recently arrived, gives it as his
opinion that the title to land at Willow CT,
ty is insecure because Of the high winds
blowing off the sand. .....
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Jorgen Christianseh made an excellent
proof last week. Old timers, Lars Rasmus-
sen and Frank Geduhu were his best men.
If everybody was like Jorgen, everything
would be lovely,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Religious services IN the school house,
Sunday, at 2:30 p. m. by Rev. E. Turner,
and at 7:a0 p. m. by Rev. Jas. Draper.
Sunday School will be held Immediately
after the afternoon service
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Miss vi Greig returned last Friday and
we are happy to say not alone; for her
brother was with her. He has come to stay
with us and to practice medicine. HI
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

. Comstock s. White, townsite men, are ex-
pected up Saturday: That looks like bgsi-
ness. =: :
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Pile driver this side OF Willow Creek,
and still "a comm" y
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

The R. R. is now at Willow City and the
pile driver will be at Oak Greek in q few
days. >; :. :. - -. \. 4
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

A car load of the staff of life at Rugby
Adam Sachs will sell you all the potatoes
you want. =. '"t
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28
LETTER LIST.

Letters uncalled for at the post office at
Bottineau, D. T., for the month ending Apr
l, 1887. If not called for within 80 days
they will be sent to the dead letter office.
In calling for any Of these letters say ;ad-
vertised.
Cuaye James Gray Miss Jennie
Yusstad Otto Christensen(4)
v. B. NOBLE, Post master,
Dated Apr. l, 1887. .'.. i
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Ex-Commissioner Davis can't keep away
from Bottineau. He wants no McHenry in
his'n. &
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28
sTRAYED

STRAYED r r.,3-; r3@
Away about;Ap 10th, from tho premis-
es of Robert Scott red and white. OK. !, If
found return or address RoBERT Scorr.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Always read the I'd Page. Lots of. useful
information to be derived thersfrom. ~.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28
Botineau North Dakota, Thursday April 28. 1887

Adam Sachs at Rugby Junction has just
received q car load of potatoes. :
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Plenty of potatoes at Rugby. Send to
Adam Sachs. -, q
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-04-28

Look out for the locomotive when the bell
rings. ''st
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-07-07
An Appeal TO the Benevolent.

Some facts have come to our knowledge
which may not be generally known, and
hence we feel it to he our duty to state them
here. Our fellow citizen, Mr.. A. M. Young,
who as is generally known has long been
an invalid, has recently grown worse, is
confined to his bed, and probably cannot
long survive. In consequence of protracted
sickness he is dependent on friends for the
supply of his necessities. We are assured
Tint he is now in sore need of means to
d, ocure medicines and such articles of food
as are essential to one in his condition. We
believe it is only necessary to make these
facts known in this community to prompt
many to hasten to his relief. The case of
Mr.. Young is not very common one. So
long as he retained his health, he stood
prominent in business and social circles at
New Orleans and Galveston as successful
business man. 1t Is his misfortune, not
his fault, that he occupies his present posi-.
ton. He is gentleman of superior mind
and attainments, and of fine feelings. We
speak for him as one who would not make
an appeal of this sort for himself. We feel
that we need say no more to the people OF
SPn Marcos.
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A Great Mistake.

At meeting of the Council yesterday
afternoon the proposition to issue bonds TO
The amount of $40, %. 0 for the erection of a
new public school building was submitted and
defeated by vote of three to five, as fol-
lows Ayes-Green, Donaldson and Smith.
Nays-wood, Byrne, Glover, Hofheinz and
johnson.
Mayor Hardy was in favor of the meas
ure. We regret very much the above re-
suit. Such of the members as opposed il
ve feel sure lost the opportunity TO do the
right thing, and lAmentably failed to repre-
sent the great majority Of their constituents
But the end is not yet Let rs have the
verdict Of the qualified voters Of the cor
porAtiOn on the subject, re believe If vii
cauy. More anon
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Hays County Fair.
KYLE, July 1, 18S

KYLE, July 1, 1887.
Pursuant to call signed by w. o. Hutch
son and Desha Bunton meeting of those
interested IN the establishment of county
fair association for Hays county was held
in Kyle Seminary, Friday July LIST, for the
purpose of organization.
The meeting was largely attended by
many of the leading citizens of the county,
and much interest was taken in the pro-
ceedings.
1t was moved by Capt. F. Kyle that W.
o. Hutchinson should occupy the chair.
Carried.
The chairman, w. o. Hutchinson, having
returned thanks for the honor conferred up
on him, and explained the object of the
meeting.
Desha Bunton moved that David Nc
Naughton, ST., be appointed secretary Of
the association. Carried.
Col, @. M. Rogers, seconded by Desha
Bunton, moved that the chairman, assisted
by the secretary, be empowered to appoint
O committee of seven to select q location
for the fair and transact other business.
Carried.
Col. Rogers having been requested to
temporary occupy the chair, was called up
on to address the meeting, which he done
in most elegant style, urging upon the
people the necessity of raising fine stock,
etc and amid great applause anticipated
that the coming fair would and must be a
great success.
The committee appointed were: Col. G..
NJ. Rogers chairman, Desha Bunton. Jason
Wilson, s. B. Mcbride, j. G.. Burleson, Z.
Northcraft and L. T. Porter.
It was moved by j. G.. Burleson that the
names of the Chairman and secretary be
added to the committee. Carried.
s. B. Mcbride suggested that the com,
mittee name the time and place of next
meeting.
Col Rogers Moved that the committee
meet at San Marcoa Saturday 23d, to report
progress. Carried.
After some discussion as 10 the naming
of the association the matter was delayed
until further consideration.
Moved that the minutes be forwarded TO
the county papers for Publication and that
general invitations be extended TO the press.
Carried.
The committee having transacted some
business Of no public importance the meet
ing adjourned. w. o. HurcHIsoS,
DAVID McNAUoH1ox, Chairman.
Secretary.
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Martindale.
Hico, Texas.

1t is rather dry here, young corn is suf-
fering for want of rain.
Cotton seems to be doing well but would
be benefited by rain.
We had large prohibition meeting here
last night, the house was filed to overflow
ing with ladies, the men having to stay out
of doors, there must have been several
hundred present. After some excellent
music by Mr.. Chas. Hutchings and others,
we were addressed by E. H. Rognn, ESQ.,,
Of Lockhart, in grand speech of some two
hours duration, in which he handled the
prohibition question in very able manner,
His arguments apparently being unanswer-
able. He was followed by Judge Leo Ro-
gan, of Lockhart, with q splendid speech Of
some thirty minutes, in which he showed
conclusively that ''Vlisky nas hurt ul epen
ify0u do not touch its' he in turn was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Hutchings. Of San Marcos.
who, in q very impressive manner, urged
upon Christians the importance of the pro-
hibitiOn question, and exhOrted them TO add
their prayers to Their work and to invoke
Gods blessing upon their efforts A great
deal Vas embodied his splendid talk Of some
ten minutes Some excellent muse VA dis
courssd By The San Marcos Comet B<Dd.
Jea Travis Wa on baDd with refreshments
IN the way Of zoe cream and soda water. re
San Marcos vas vel represented, quite q
uunhsr Of her beautiful young l,dies ard
tslsntss yozng men beng p-s-snt AZ
sbou4 slsysn O'Clock the meeting adjOurnea
Ahozsshsr !; vrs a. snjoysbas meeting. md
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One OF our old time favorite rides was
out on san Antonio road. but our trips OF
late have been quite infrequent On sun
day We went out on that line, and we're
newly impressed by the beauty and eligi-
bility OF tina, part Of our city. From Prof.
Riehardson's out to Mai. Bishop's finer
extent Of soil and other natural attmetions
cannot readily be found. II Ia at present
mostly taken up with farm lots In cultiva-
ton. with some occasional residences, but
we suppose will ultimately be laid on into
smaller lots. An admirable opportunity Is
now offered to lay OF these grounds say
into acre or half acre lots, with broad
streets and alleys, after the style which pre-
walls in some of the Western States. we
have in our minds eye" Galesburgh, ILL.,
nois most beautiful place. thus laid on
each occupant with his dwelling entirely
from the next, and in the midst OF
It's own garden and grounds. That IL the
ideal mode Of laying OF town. Gales
bugh is, az San Marcos expects to be- an
centre.
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Rock Island Railroad.

In pursuance to correspondence with Col.
A. r. johnson, Of Burnett, meeting Oh
Citizens was held at the Office of the ban
Marcos National Bank on the evening OF
July 4, for the purpose of appointing q
committee to attend conference at Burnett,
having for It's object the building to this
place the projected Rock Island railroad
The meeting was called to order by Judge
Wood. Mai. Hutchinson was made chair
man and E. P. Reynolds secretary. On
motion of Judge Wood the Chairman ap-
pointed tho following gentlemen commit
tee to 90 to Burnet: W. ID. Wood, ID. A.
Glover, G. Il. McGehee. s. b. Mcbride,
Ed. J. L. Green. The chairman was added
10 the committee and authorized to appoint
alternates should any of the gentlemen
named be unable to attend.
e. p. RAYNoLDs, Secretary.
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DIED..

BRuoE.-On Sunday evening last, at the
residence of Mrs. A. G. Mosher in this
place, Mrs. M. +, BRUCE.
The deceased came from Tennessee to
Texas long since. For about a dozen years
she had been an invalid, for the most part
confined to her bed. Thus she fingered, a
patient sufferer, until within short time
since, when she became much worse, suffer-
ing extremely, until death came to her relief
Those who knew her best say that during
all her long -protracted suffering she was q
model of Christian resignation. Her fun
eral was preached very appropriately and
feelingly by Rev. Mr.. Beverley of the Bap-
fist Church on Monday. Much sympathy
is felt for her two daughters, who were the
lifelong nurses and companions of their
mother, and who are now bereft of her
presence and counsel. But the many friends
of these worthy young ladies earnestly hope
that better and brighter days may await
them.
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An Example for Southern Towns.


One of the best advertised towns In the
United States at present is Findlay, Ohio
A week or two ago it had an immense cele
bration to make known to the world the
marvels of its natural gas advantages, Fol
this celebration is spent about $4,000
There is great enterprise in the South, es
pecially In the new manufacturing towns,
but what Southern town is bold enough to
put down S75, 900 in cash for advertising its
ad rant ,ges2 This will be repaid to Findlay
a hundred fold. The people of that town
believe in working on broad basis and the
Southern town that follows the example of
Findlay will reap the reward that Findlay
is reaping. In one day the corner stones
of about one dozen great industrial enter
prises were laid in that place.-Manufac-
turers Record.
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For the FREE PRESS.
Now and Then.

The thoughts that vexed my soul last nigh
Before the pearly gates of sleep
Enclosed, to let my soul within,
Have vanished with the coming light;
As evil birds, that flap and creep
On mold'ring walls, with tiresome din,
Drop down, away from sound and sight
Of days swift arrows, piercing bright.
Thus, cares and troubles, that Cypress
This mortal life, the souls unrest,
While falling shadows darken round;
The fret, and fever; all the stress
Of earthly trials, will be blest,
When we awake, immortal crowned,
With no annoyance or distress,
To quench the light of happiness.
MARY @. BILLINGS.
Hico, Texas.
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The Celebration.

IL seemed somewhat lho olu uihoa W Wv
the demonstration on the 9TH. Heretofore
Il has been much moro honored in these
parts In the breach than In the observance
The so-called celebrations Of tho 9TH have
been few and far between, and such as have
been usually had were like Hamlet with
Hamlet omitted. having very little refer
ence to the day-no flag, no music, no
marching In procession, no reading OF the
Declaration, no patriotic speeches. toasts,
etc. The only National Flag in the county
that we have heard of was the large one be-
longing TO the FRKK PREss, which we have
regularly spread to the breeze on the 18th Of
July and other suitable occasions for over a
dozen years past. ..r
The celebration on Monday, however,
was an attempt to a return TO the old style
Of neutrality-suspicious. so far to Grand Mas
ter Workman Powderly, Of the Knights OF
Labor, whose clear, sagacious mind rea-
lized the inseparablo connection between
the principles of the Declaration of indie
pendence and all hope Of the progress aud
elevation Of the great mass of the people.
We will give summary Of tho events of
the day. About IL o'clock procession was
formed on the square, preceded by the
York's Creek brass band. consisting of
members of the Knights of Labor, the Fire.
men and citizens. After marching around
the square they proceeded to the grounds
on the heights above the head Of :he river,
which we described in our last. Soon after
we rode to the grounds and found the
woods full" of people, horses, and vehicles,
etc. The grounds were not in perfect
order, but considering all the circumstances
the wonder was that 80 much had been &C.
oomplished in so short time. Tho pro-
ceedings, too, were not we'll matured.
There should have been printed pro-
gramme circulated and carried out 30 as to
avoid suspense and embarrassment. The
worst oversight was in not having secured
a speaker for the occasion It was great
mistake 10 call such crowd together with
out having procured means to crafty their
mental rs well as physical hunger. The
''old style" was, after reaching the grounds
and securing order, to have first, music by
the band, then the reading of the Declara-
ton by some frst-class reader. So read
this venerable paper never ceases to be
fresh and interesting This was followed
by set Grafton of about an hour from some
man Of brains and reading, and thus COM
petent to apply the lessons of the past and
the principles of the Declaration to our own
times. After this mental feast, came the
dinner and the social festivities of the
day.
However. q pretty good ''stagger" on the
whole was made in the direction we have
outlined. BY next year, we trust the
grounds will be placed Sin apple pie order"
all the proceedings will be duly matured
and methodized, one or more competent
speakers secured, good order maintained,
closing with fire works at night, which
would make grand display from that pic
turesque elevation.
We did not remain to the barbecue, and
regret to hear that its progress was marred
by some disgracefully disorderly proceed
ings.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-07-07
Prohibition Club.

Fifth meeting Of the Prohibition club vA'
called TO order BY II. Hardy. soog male
quartstts, Try and Turn them Back Ad'
dress By Rev. A. sufberiA0d Song b.
Miss Lena V. Beverly. ''Benny's Tears ~rs
Dried Forever Sbort addrsss By Rev. J.
J. wiIliAmson- Committee on progrAnns
for merit meeting J. z PniebstL Ia
Christian. yr. and W. c. Dagger Con
nittss o. EaSe. Mrs. g. c. Nod and
Mrs. Garrett n HGEDT. CbafrnGa.
HA BOFE11ss. Secretary.
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Proposed Amendments to the Constitu.
tion passed by the goth Legislature.

No. LII j. R. No. g Joint Resolution
to amend Section 20 of Article 16 of the
State Constitution.
SECTION 1. Be it resolved by the Legisla-
ture of the State of Texas: That Section
20 of Article 16 of the Constitution be SO
amended as to read as follows, to-wit:
SEC. 20. The manufacture, sale, and ex-
change of intoxicating liquors, except for
medical, mechanical. sscramental, and sci
entific purposes, is hereby prohibited in the
State of Texas The Legislature shall, at
the first session held after the adoption of
the amendment, enact necessary laws to
put this provision into effect.
SIC. 2. The foregoing constitutional
amendment shall be submitted 10 a vote Of
the qualified electors of the State of Texas
ut an election to be held for that purpose
on the first Thursday in August 1887, at
which election all voters favoring said pro-
posed amendment shall have written or
printed on their ballots. "For State Prohi-
bition," and those voting against said
amendment shall have written OF printed on
their ballots, Against State Prohibition "
The Governor " the State Is hereby direct
ed 10 issue the necessary Publication for
said election under the eIisting election
laws Of the State.
Approved, March 4, 1857.
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For Sale.

Ny residence in San Marcos, consisting of
two large lots with improvements. The
whole will be sold together, or the lots sep
arately, to suit purchasers, Call on or adj
dress /. @. WooTToN,
june 17tf San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-07-07

We send out with our paper this week
supplement OF interesting temperance liter
ature.
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june lift
The citizens of San Marcos and surround

The citizens of San Marcos and surround
ing country are invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the st. Leonard Hotel,
when they have business in San Antonio.
No where i'll Texas can nicer accommoda-
ton, better fare, or more home comfort be
found, for 81. so and $500 per day. We
have tried it and advise others to do the
game.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-07-07
Dress Goods.

In order to reduce our stock of seasona.
BILE dress goods. we give our customers the
benefit of MARK DOWN prices. Come
early as we have yet a splendid assortment.
JOHNSON 81 JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-07-07

Why don't some Of our dealers keep a
supply Of wheat bran? There is great de-
mand for Il.
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For Rent.

House of 8 rooms near Coronal Institute,
good cistern and waterworks, stables, &c.
Apply to G.. w. DONALDSON. june23tf.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-07-07

Mr.. J. W. Nance has come TO the front
by renting the Hinzie building for his fur
niture business, for which II Is admirably
adapted. A good move, We should say.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-07-07

The Farmers Alliance Of this place did
not. as an organization, participate In the
late celebration.